What Stage Lighting Console or Software Should I Choose for Theatre Lighting?

What are my top lighting console or software picks, and what's the best choice for Theatre lighting? Whether you're involved with a community or school theater, or similar kind of productions, most theater lighting "departments" are on a tight budget.
So it's even more important to think about your specific needs and which option might best fit your needs and budget!

For more about the consoles and software mentioned today, watch my introduction video in the "How to Choose a Stage Lighting Console or Software" series here:    • How Do You Choose a Lighting Console ...  

Buy the products in the video here:
WMX1: https://aboveavl.com/products/wmx1-li...
MyDMX5: https://aboveavl.com/products/mydmx5?...
Onyx: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=Onyx&op...
DMX Interfaces: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=DMX+Int...

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Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
DVS Vizra LED Wall: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=DVS+Viz...
Martin Mac One: https://aboveavl.com/products/mac-one...
Gamma Pixel Strips: https://aboveavl.com/search?q=Gamm+pi...
Mega Lite Light Pipe: https://aboveavl.com/products/mega-li...
NX4 : https://aboveavl.com/products/nx4?_po...

Video Specs:
Video Shot on Sony ZV-E10: https://geni.us/lkqnAg
Microphones Specs:
Wireless Lapel Mic: Hollyland Lark150: https://amzn.to/43RjVF9
Voiceover Mic: Heil PR-40: https://geni.us/fcN0hAO

Lighting Visualization by Capture: https://www.aboveavl.com/collections/...
Video Card: GTX1050 TI: http://geni.us/WBTe

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Thanks for understanding!
-David

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Who is this aimed at?
01:33 Entry Level Console
02:02 Who is this for?
02:26 What benefits does it have?
02:48 Automation using QLab with the WMX1
03:27 Lightkey
03:32 What is LightKey
04:41 MyDMX 5
05:32 Downside of the WMX1 and MyDMX 5
06:11 For those on a tight budget or who want more functionality
06:19 Advantages of Onyx
07:05 Final thoughts
07:31 Closing